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Corybas fimbriatus is a species of the genus Corybas.
Description[]
Plant blooms during the winter to spring with a single 2 cm flower.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in humus in the forest of coastal areas of Victoria Australia.
Culture[]
Plants require cool temperatures and full shade. Plants in a well drain terrestrial mix which usually is comprised of gravel, bark, sand, pumice, and perlite. Mixture should be kept moist but not wet. Tubers should be planted several centimeters below the surface of the mix. Plant require dormancy during winter and must be kept in a cold area for vernalization. During dormancy watering must be reduce but plant must sprinkled with water to prevent it from drying out. Plant requires high humidity.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Fimbriate Corybas
Synonyms[]
- Corysanthes fimbriata R. Br. 1810
- Corybas callosus Blume, Coll. Orchid.: 146 (1859).
- Corysanthes callosa (Blume) Blume, Coll. Orchid.: 173 (1859).